[Scan-DC] Is Anyone even using CB anymore?

[Andrew Clegg]

I had a CB in the car at one time. The only times I listened to it was when I was alone. I never wanted my wife and then kids exposed to the language. 

Of course now every 20-something proudly uses similar language in public, so maybe CB isn't any worse than going out to a restaurant these days. 

Guess I'm getting old. 


> On Mar 27, 2017, at 11:33 AM, Paul - W4ATN <Paul at W4ATN.com> wrote:
> 
> My experience was similar. I had a CB for years, in the 70s. However due to
> the language, high power - illegal amps and the very crowded conditions I
> dropped CB. I think some people would just see how many foul words they
> could stream together in one sentence! I have a CB on my shelf and that is
> likely where it will stay unless there is an emergency that will necessitate
> its use. Between various mode and bands on the amateur radio I doubt it will
> be pressed into use, but .....
> 
> Paul
> 
> Paul - W4ATN
> Grid: FM18qw
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Scan-DC [mailto:scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Blair
> Thompson via Scan-DC
> Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2017 14:43
> To: Scan-DC at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Is Anyone even using CB anymore?
> 
> Years ago, I went to the trouble to install a CB underdash in a car. I took
> it on one trip. Wow, the language. I uninstalled the CB in no time.
> 
> Too bad, because I think CB has to be just about the biggest
> unused/underused radio resource of them all. I would gladly listen in if it
> weren't for the linear amps that go to 11 and not ready for prime time
> language. 
> 
> --------------------------------------------
> On Thu, 3/23/17, Lukas Hoska <l.hoska at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Is Anyone even using CB anymore?
> To: "Greg Danes" <danesgs1 at gmail.com>
> Cc: "Scan-DC at mailman.qth.net" <Scan-DC at mailman.qth.net>
> Date: Thursday, March 23, 2017, 2:07 PM
> 
> 23 March 2017
> 
> Hi Greg,
> 
> CB provides a means to hear the professional drivers who are on the road,
> and to learn about accidents, locations of speed traps, and suggested
> detours around traffic jams.
> 
> While many drivers will not answer a call from a nondriver, they can be
> shamed into cleaning up their language with a "Does your mamma know you talk
> that way on the radio,"
> {snip}
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